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Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Rationalization charges | $ 1,588 | $ 1,351
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 5,534 |
Restructuring Charges Credits | 1,588 |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized and CTA | 2,369 |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 4,753 |
Employee Severance and Benefits |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 4,116 |
Restructuring Charges Credits | 707 |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized and CTA | 1,370 |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 3,453 |
Plant Exit Costs |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 1,418 |
Restructuring Charges Credits | 1,064 |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized and CTA | 1,182 |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 1,300 |
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Restructuring Charges Credits | (183) |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized and CTA | (183) |
Metal Containers [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Rationalization charges | 0 | 1,050
Metal Containers [Member] | Facility Closings and Restructuring [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Rationalization charges | 0 | 1,050
Closures [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Rationalization charges | 626 | 0
Closures [Member] | Facility Closings and Restructuring [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Rationalization charges | 626 | 0
Plastic Containers [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Rationalization charges | 962 | 301
Plastic Containers [Member] | Facility Closings and Restructuring [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Rationalization charges | $ 962 | $ 301

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- Definition Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140904-122747 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 5 -Section P -Subsection 3, 4 + Details
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- Definition The aggregate amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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